The 5 cheapest electric cars in Brazil in May 2024

Increasingly popular in Brazil, electric cars start at R$99,000; discover the 5 cheapest on the national market

Electric cars have become increasingly popular in Brazil. After the arrival of the Chinese brands BYD and GWM, the average price of electric cars has become more affordable and it has become more common to see them on Brazilian roads. Traditional automakers have also reduced the prices of their electric vehicles to remain competitive.

Although they are not yet the majority, electric cars are selling more and more in Brazil. According to Fenabrave, the best-selling electric car in the country in April 2024 was the BYD Dolphin Mini, which sold 3,143 units. It was followed by its bigger brother Dolphin, which sold 1,619 units. This week, Volvo officially launched the EX30, which starts at R$ 229,950 and has already reserved more than 2 thousand units in pre-sale.

But what are the most affordable electric cars in Brazil today? To find this answer, we have selected the five cheapest 100% electric cars on sale in Brazil, considering the prices of the cheapest versions available on the manufacturers’ websites, regardless of the body type. Watch:

5th place – BYD Dolphin – R$ 149,800

Fifth place goes to the BYD Dolphin, the best-selling electric car in the country. Launched in 2023 in Brazil, the hatchback is sold in Dolphin (R$ 149,800) and Dolphin Plus (R$ 179,800) versions, which offers 204 hp and 330 km of autonomy. The entry-level Dolphin version features a 95 HP and 180 Nm electric motor, with a range of up to 291 km in the Inmetro cycle. It goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.9 seconds and reaches 160 km/h.

4th place – JAC E-JS1 – R$ 126,900

Just above, comes the JAC E-JS1. Launched in Brazil in 2021, the Chinese sedan is equipped with a 62 HP and 150 Nm electric motor, and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.7 seconds, reaching a top speed of 110 km/h. The range is up to 161 km (PBEV). It costs R$ 138,900 in the EXT version with its adventurous charm, which features the same engine.

3rd place – Caoa Chery iCar – R$ 119,990

Opening the podium is the Caoa Chery iCar. Sold in a single version in Brazil, it cost almost R$ 140,000, but dropped significantly in price after the arrival of the Dolphin and the Ora 03. It is equipped with an electric motor with 61 HP and 150 Nm, and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (its top speed) in 12.8 s. The range is up to 197 km in the PBEV cycle.

2nd place – BYD Dolphin Mini – R$ 115,800

Launched in March in Brazil, the BYD Dolphin Mini costs R$115,800. Called Seagull in China, the model arrived in Brazil as the Dolphin Mini to capitalize on the sales momentum of its bigger brother. It has capacity for 4 people and is equipped with a 75 HP electric motor. It goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 14.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 130 km/h. The autonomy is up to 280 km.

1st place – Renault Kwid E-Tech – R$99,990

The cheapest electric car in Brazil is the Renault Kwid E-Tech. Launched in 2022 for R$142,990, the electric Kwid already cost R$149,990, but earlier this year its price was reduced to R$99,990. It is imported from China with a 65 HP electric motor. The autonomy is up to 185 km on a full charge. The electric Kwid sprints from 0 to 50 km/h in 4.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 130 km/h.

Source: Terra

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